@article { author = {}, title = {Editorial Board}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {-}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {}, abstract = {}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12299.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12299_209052ccfe7fea7bd1d5b0e1048032d5.pdf} } @article { author = {Kargari, Ali}, title = {Welcome to Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {1-1}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12300}, abstract = {}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12300.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12300_36bd00c172fe9c4c978ef1d433296db2.pdf} } @article { author = {Salleh, W. N. W. and Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi}, title = {Carbon membranes for gas separation processes: Recent progress and future perspective}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {2-15}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12301}, abstract = {Carbon membrane can be produced using a wide variety of polymer precursor materials via heat treatment process. A general concept route of precursor selection-preparation-modification-performance analysis platform for the carbon membrane has been proposed to promote the development of carbon membrane material for a wide range of application. The current review considers the recent progress of carbon membrane preparation and the potential applications in gas separation and membrane reactor system. In particular, the current carbon membranes for CO2, N2, and H2 separation are reviewed, along with special emphasis to their membrane precursor materials and the technique used to improve the membrane’s performance. Issues affecting membrane performance such as the preparation method to produce supported carbon membrane are explored aligned with the future research to achieve commercially viable processes. For future perspective, carbon membranes hold significant potential and great promise for further investigation, development, and application.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12301.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12301_72bff1b946f07a9c2e16fa14f03daabb.pdf} } @article { author = {Chakrabarty, Tina and Shahi, Vinod K.}, title = {In situ ion substitution of sodium gluconate: Comparison of bipolar membrane electrodialysis and electro-membrane reactor for producing gluconic acid}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {16-25}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12302}, abstract = {Based on the home-made cation-exchange membrane (CEM) and bipolar membrane (BPM), electrodialysis with bipolar membrane (EDBPM) and electro-membrane reactor with three compartments (EMR-3) were developed to achieve in situ ion substitution and recovery of gluconic acid (GLH) from its sodium salt. Physicochemical and electrochemical properties of CEM and BPM were studied to assess their suitability under standard operating conditions. Results showed that the proposed EMR-3 proved a promising tool for in situ ion substitution of GLNa with high current efficiency: CE (93%), and low energy consumption (1.28 kWh/kg of GLH produced). The EMR-3 process performances were dependent on GLNa feed concentration in the central compartment (CC), applied current density and electrochemical properties of CEM/BPM. Furthermore, high CE, recovery of GLH and low energy consumption of EMR-3 in comparison with EDBPM revealed its ion substitution of GLNa. It was concluded that EMR-3 is a more efficient process in comparison with EDBPM for in situ ion substitution of GLNa producing GLH. The production of NaOH as a byproduct in the cathode stream is a spinoff of the EMR-3 and EDBPM.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12302.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12302_0d7eb4b7648e32f2623831798c069a09.pdf} } @article { author = {Mansourpanah, Y. and Momeni Habili, E.}, title = {Investigation and characterization of TiO2-TFC nanocomposite membranes; membrane preparation and UV studies}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {26-33}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12303}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to compare the presence or absence of UV irradiation on the separation performance and morphology of the TiO2-assembled thin film membranes (in different concentrations). Furthermore, an attempt was made to show and compare the effect of the presence of TiO2 nanoparticles in aqueous and organic phases during the interfacial polymerization process. SEM, zeta potential, water contact angle, and other characterization methods like the molecular weight cut-off (MWCO), as well as antifouling measurements and the separation ability tests were utilized to characterize the thin layer properties. SEM images showed an integrated distribution of the nanoparticles under the PA skin layers. The rejection capability against the sugars was increased with the growth of TiO2 concentration in the absence of UV. Accordingly, the MWCO of the membranes changed from 420 Da to less than 150 Da. In this case, the flux recovery ratio significantly enhanced while the surface negative charge increased. On the other hand, the membrane pore sizes increased under UV irradiation. Changes in flux and separation performance were significant and considerable during the lack of UV irradiation in comparison with using UV.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12303.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12303_a70d9f49bd8be1fc8d488ad56b3847a8.pdf} } @article { author = {Xuan Nguyen, Hoang and Van der Bruggen, Bart}, title = {Nanofiltration of synthetic and industrial dye baths: Influence of temperature on rejection and membrane fouling}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {34-40}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12304}, abstract = {Nanofiltration (NF) has become a widely accepted process not only for producing drinking water but also for recovering wastewater in industrial processes or removing pollutants from industrial wastewater effluent. In the textile industry, the treatment of various dye baths with NF at room temperature have already been studied and was found feasible at lab-scale and pilot scale. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of temperature on permeate quality and membrane fouling in NF of textile effluents using a range of commercial membranes (Desal 5 DK, Desal 5 DL, N30F, NF PES 10) in a  temperature range from 20 oC to 70 oC. Synthetic dye baths at different salt and/or dye concentrations and real dye baths were used. The performance of the NF membranes was evaluated by measuring the water flux, salt and color rejection. Na2SO4 rejection of 15% and color rejection of more than 80% were achieved through the experiments at elevated temperature. Permeate quality was satisfactory enough to recycle these effluents in reactive dyeing for water and energy savings. The fouling effect at elevated temperature on NF membrane increases the Na2SO4 and color rejection slightly, but membrane damage was observed for some membranes. There was a correlation between the results of experiments with synthetic solutions and with real wastewater.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12304.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12304_fc9d12795f8355954988cbd5af7e75a3.pdf} } @article { author = {Aryanti, P.T.P. and Subagjo, S. and Ariono, D. and Wenten, I.G.}, title = {Fouling and Rejection Characteristic of Humic Substances in Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membrane}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {41-45}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12305}, abstract = {In this study, the ultrafiltration membrane for humic substance removal was prepared by blending polysulfone with a high concentration of PEG400 as additives. The influences of the additive to the fouling resistance capability and humic substances rejection of the polysulfone membrane were investigated. The addition of 35%wt of PEG400 concentration improved the pure water flux up to 200, but resulted in higher fouling resistance of humic substances. High concentration of PEG400 increased irreversible fouling and significantly reduced the flux recovery ratio of the membrane. More than 80% humic substances rejection is achieved when a high concentration of PEG400 was added into the membrane solution.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12305.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12305_fa7970f5785ab65d02d331da09672184.pdf} } @article { author = {Ramakrishna, Seeram and A. Shirazi, Mohammad Mahdi}, title = {Electrospun membranes: Next generation membranes for desalination and water/wastewater treatment}, journal = {Journal of Membrane Science and Research}, volume = {1}, number = {Issue 1}, pages = {46-47}, year = {2015}, publisher = {FIMTEC & MPRL}, issn = {2476-5406}, eissn = {2476-5406}, doi = {10.22079/jmsr.2015.12306}, abstract = {}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12306.html}, eprint = {https://www.msrjournal.com/article_12306_5ddd4d76f94368bd594a984f783c6261.pdf} }